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“There was not even a topic for another competitor” – Błachowicz about the fight with Teixeira

Jan Błachowiczwho in his next fight is to face Gloverem Teixeirą, is not surprised by the choice of rival, because he has known for a long time that the Brazilian will be his next opponent.

Jan Błachowicz, UFC light heavyweight champion, will defend the title on September 4. The Pole will take up the number one challenger, Glover Teixeira.

In the latest episode of the program “Colosseum” Jan Błachowicz said that the contract for the fight has not been signed yet, but as he assured, it was just a formality.

As for the opponent, he was a natural choice because this is the result of the ranking and there was not even another player’s topic.

Presenting the good sides of his opponent, Błachowicz stated:

Teixeira is a very experienced rider and you can see that, like me, he has recently shifted into a higher gear. I will definitely have to watch out for his supplies, because they are at the highest possible level, he is boxing well, and he is in great condition.

Jan does not hide that Michał Materla and other players from Szczecin, famous for their skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, can help him in preparing for the fight.

I will definitely go to the “Berserkers” who are famous for their Brazilian Jujitsu and will be able to contribute a lot to my preparations.

Jan Błachowicz faced Israel Adesanya in his last fight and smashed him at the full distance. It was the first defense of a Pole.

Glover Teixeira has been undefeated in the UFC octagon for five fights. In the last three matches he won with Nikita Krylov, Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos.

Teixeira does not hide that the fight with Błachowicz will be his last chance in his career to win the championship.

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